Social Services

On Sunday, November 18, people gathered under the Tree of Remembrance on Auditorium Shores, as they have for 26 years, to memorialize the 140 people who lived and died in poverty on the streets of Read More

Despite all efforts in Austin to provide mentors and support to our most challenged children, too many fall through the cracks. So a nonprofit new to Austin, Friends of the Children, aims to find those Read More

On August 7, Central Texas Food Bank announced grants totaling $61,745 to 10 of its partner agencies, the latest round in an innovative program to help food pantries keep up with demand. The program, called Read More

Austin has been named among the top cities in the country to start a small business, and many credit the city’s robust ecosystem that supports and nurtures entrepreneurs. But not everyone who wants to start Read More

It started with drivers volunteering over the holidays. Then Lyft offered a “round-up” option on riders’ fees, with the extra money going to charity. But as the ride-hailing company continued to explore how it could Read More

On Saturday, May 12th, The National Association of Letter Carriers Local 181 branch participated in the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive. The community was invited to leave non-perishables by their mailbox for the letter carriers Read More

United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) announced their 2018-2021 Community Investment Grant funded partners this week. UWATX will award 26 agencies a total of$1.466 million under two distinct funding opportunities that address strategic needs in Read More

NONPROFIT CONSULTANTS

So you’re looking for a fun, fulfilling volunteer project for your group? Great! Want to know what makes a good group volunteer opportunity? Your group does! The truth is that creating great group volunteer Read More